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Selection interviews

The key purpose of a selection interview is to assess the skills, experience and general background of the candidate in order to make a decision on his or suitability for the job.

The employer should take steps to avoid complaints of discrimination arising from the arrangements for the interview or the nature of the questioning.

The employer should ensure that it makes adequate records of what is said at the interview.


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    Interview dress codes: Black candidates fear discrimination

    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Sep 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Sep 2023

    Research finds widely-accepted job interview dress codes cause concern among ethnic minorities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.

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    • Education - further and higher
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    Is the future of hiring based on attitude over qualifications?

    by Jen Wu 30 Aug 2023
    by Jen Wu 30 Aug 2023

    Is traditional recruitment based on academic qualifications is really necessary? Or should employers look for attitude? 

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    Employers not highlighting commitment to diverse recruitment

    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Aug 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Aug 2023

    Nearly half of employers do not highlight their interest in hearing from a diverse range of applicants in their job adverts, the REC has found.

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    The value of building, not buying talent

    by Shelley Frosdick 18 Jul 2023
    by Shelley Frosdick 18 Jul 2023

    Recognising the value of building rather than buying talent has rarely been more important for business leaders.

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    Molson Coors scraps CV requirement for some roles

    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Jul 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Jul 2023

    Molson Coors will no longer require job applicants to provide a CV, in a bid to be more inclusive in its recruitment practices.

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    • Recruitment & retention

    Just 4% of dyslexic thinkers say hiring process identifies their skills

    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Jun 2023

    The majority of HR leaders consider their recruitment process capable of identifying dyslexic thinking skills, but only 4% of dyslexic thinkers agree.

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    Could virtual interviewing improve HR’s green credentials?

    by Euan Cameron 24 Feb 2023
    by Euan Cameron 24 Feb 2023

    Could more virtual interviewing boost HR and recruitment teams’ contribution to saving energy and cutting pollution, while attracting the right talent?

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    RAD Awards 2023 shortlist: Events and Experiential

    by Jo Faragher 19 Dec 2022
    by Jo Faragher 19 Dec 2022

    As the RAD Awards approach in January 2023, we profile the companies and agencies shortlisted for the Events and Experiential Award.

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    Failure to reappoint lecturer was discriminatory on race grounds, finds tribunal

    by Ashleigh Webber 16 Dec 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 16 Dec 2022

    The University of Portsmouth racially discriminated against an when it failed to reappoint her to a lecturing role she had carried out for several years.

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    Employers urged to be more inclusive of candidates with gaps on CV

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Oct 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Oct 2022

    Employers should stop asking candidates for the dates of previous roles to improve chances for those with with gaps on their CVs.

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    International Week of Happiness at Work gets off to a bad start in UK

    by Adam McCulloch 23 Sep 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 23 Sep 2022

    How's your Latin? Does not being able to spell curriculum vitae damage your job prospects? And let's be happy at work.

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    Bias stopping STEM professionals returning after career break

    by Ashleigh Webber 23 Jun 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 23 Jun 2022

    Bias in STEM recruitment processes is preventing talented professionals from returning following a career break, research has found.

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    Avoid salary history questions in recruitment, guide urges

    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Apr 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 29 Apr 2022

    New REC and Fawcett Society guidance says organisations should not ask salary history questions during job interviews.

    • Economics, government & business
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    Boris Johnson’s partygate fixed penalty notice: any lessons for HR?

    by Adam McCulloch 14 Apr 2022
    by Adam McCulloch 14 Apr 2022

    Partygate has put the spotlight on internal investigations but are there really any lessons for HR? Meanwhile, suits are increasingly out at interviews…

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    Addressing bias: How to boost progress in diversity and inclusion

    by Neil Armstrong 22 Mar 2022
    by Neil Armstrong 22 Mar 2022

    Addressing bias is difficult to do in practice. Neil Armstrong looks at the role of data-driven recruitment in helping employers make real progress.

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